EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

BACKGROUND:

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink… Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:35, 40

Eucharistic Ministers serve as an essential link between Christ, His Church, and the faithful. Their ministry places them in direct encounter with the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, a grace that deepens their own communion with Him. This sacred service, in turn, fosters within them a greater commitment to witness the Gospel and to help others recognize and respond to God’s salvific plan. Through their role, they affirm the abiding truth of our faith: Emmanuel—God is with us; we are never alone.

Aim:

As Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we are called to bring the Eucharist to the sick, the disabled, and the homebound, uniting them with the Body of Christ and the prayer of the Church.

In our Parish:

The Eucharistic Ministers of this Parish are referred to as “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” Their work revolves around the Lord’s own blessed endeavors: He took the bread, blessed it, broke it and shared it with his disciples. The Eucharistic ministers of this Parish feel privileged and grateful that the Lord has chosen them to take the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Eucharistic Ministers also assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Masses.

MEETINGS: Meetings are arranged by mutual agreement (usually on a holiday or weekend) and in consultation with the Priest in charge.

Spiritual Director: Fr. Lester Vaz

Lay Coordinator : Aleixo C. Fernandes